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Mesabi Tribune

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'Most exciting news on the Iron Range in 20 months'

Laid-off Minorca Mine steelworkers will have the opportunity to return to good-paying taconite plant jobs. A total of 268 laid-off Minorca Mine United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6115 members will be offered jobs at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.,’s other northeastern Minnesota taconite plants, Al King, USW Local 6115 president said. Pending ratification of the USW’s tentative labor contract agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs, laid-off Minorca Mine union members will be able to go to work at Cliffs’ United Taconite, Hibbing Taconite Co. or Northshore Mining Co., King said. “It’s going to give these people an opportunity to work close to home until we restart,” King said. “Cliffs has told us time and again that they will restart Minorca.” It’s a major piece of good news for Minorca Mine steelworkers and the entire Iron Range. “This is an unbelievable development for our laid-off members and the Iron Range as a community,” John Arbogast, USW District 11 staff representative said. “This is undoubtedly the most exciting news on the Iron Range in the last 20 months.” “The crazy thing about this is it’s going to affect everyone in the community,” King said. “They’re going back to making $100,000 a year and be able to support their families

Iron Range, MN · 1d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

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Minorca workers will be offered positions at Cliffs’ facilities, keep them ready for eventual re-start

Good news for laid off steelworkers from Minorca Mine, the company is offering positions at their other facilities.

Virginia, MN · 1d

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ISD 2142 anticipates cuts after election losses

The St. Louis County School District certified election results for two failed ballot measures at a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. District voters rejected an operating referendum with 5428 opposed and 3894 in favor, and a capital projects levy at an even steeper margin, 5814 to 3442. None of...

St Louis County, MN · 1d

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Goodbye Lake Superior, So Long Lake Minnetonka: This Minnesota Gem Is A Freshwater Fishing Paradise

It's not for nothing that Minnesota has been dubbed the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." The North Star State is a fisherman's oasis, with places like Duluth offering access to Lake Superior, while folks in the Twin Cities can escape to Lake Minnetonka. Still, as serene as their natural beauty may be, summer crowding can be an issue. However, if you prefer a secluded fishing retreat off the beaten path and away from Minnesota's major cities, then say goodbye to these two destinations and hello to Little Jessie Lake. This body of water is located in Itasca County, in what is referred to as "Up North" by locals.

Minnesota · 3d

Mesabi Tribune

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Virginia sets special meeting to review forensic audit

VIRGINIA—Councilor Liz Motley let the public know (at Tuesday night’s regular meeting) the forensic audit of Virginia’s finances has been received by the city. After some debate on the timing, the council set a special City Council meeting at 3 p.m. Nov. 24 to discuss the findings from the firm Perry Forensic. Engaging in a forensic audit was approved in July after the city discovered $3.7 million missing from a dedicated sales tax fund earlier in the year. The action came after the city had a cash flow problem and discovered about $3.7 million was spent out of a restricted special sales tax fund designed to repay a General Obligation Revenue Bond issued about six years ago for the Iron Trail Motors Event Center. The extra 1% sales tax was approved by the Legislature in 2019 and its proceeds were specifically restricted to pay back the ITMEC bonds, not the city’s general fund expenses. The council wanted to determine what, exactly, those funds were spent on and decided on the audit. Motley was hoping for the meeting on Nov. 17, but the timing didn’t work for the others on the council. “I do believe we owe it to the taxpayers

Virginia, MN · 2d

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Mississippi Canoe Trip Raises Awareness

Grand Rapids, MN · 18h

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Tax Forfeit Land Auction Tops 2 Million Dollars

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – The latest St. Louis County tax forfeited land auction brought in over 2.1 million dollars. The auction, that closed last week, included tax forfeited houses, municipal lots and rural acreage across the county. Some of the unsold properties are now available for purchase on a...

St Louis County, MN · 2d

Grand Rapids Herald Review

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Itasca County Board sets 2027 legislative priorities, approves jail medical contract

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The Itasca County Board of Commissioners finalized its 2027 legislative priorities, approved a $646,753 contract for jail medical services, and recognized local deputies for statewide honors during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Legislative Priorities Commissioners solidified a seven-point legislative agenda ahead of the 2027 session, focusing on local infrastructure, energy regulations, and rural funding. The finalized list includes: Supporting efforts for double-lane completion on Highway 169.Increasing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) reimbursements, with an emphasis on lakeshore property.Securing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) funding.Lifting the state nuclear moratorium and updating energy transition rules to include biomass as carbon neutral.Addressing recent legislative impacts on new business economic development and investment.Reforming the state funding process for recreation enforcement.Updating current sulfate standards. During the discussion, Commissioner Corey Smith pointed to the nuclear moratorium and energy transition policies, noting that state regulations have been tough on businesses and require legislative change. Commissioner Casey Venema agreed, calling the current regulatory climate “ridiculous.” Venema also emphasized keeping Highway 169 on the list and suggested looking into pedestrian safety improvements at the crossing near Four Seasons Market. The board voted to accept a $646,753 bid from Advanced Correctional Healthcare (ACH) to

Itasca County, MN · 1d

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Hockey Fans Pile Into Mancini’s? No, Into Eveleth’s Old-School Bars. Here Are 5 Worth Visiting

Eveleth is a small Iron Range town with a big hockey reputation, and it is home to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. After a day of hockey history, most fans want a casual seat, a game on TV, and a plate of comfort food. You do not need to drive to a big city for that.

Eveleth, MN · 8d

Mesabi Tribune

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Local USW presidents head back to Pittsburgh for talks with U.S. Steel

United Steelworkers (USW) presidents from local unions on the Iron Range and across the nation will be returning to Pittsburgh for labor contract negotiations with United States Steel Corp. USW bargaining committee members met with U.S. Steel on Friday as the two sides attempt to reach a new labor contract agreement. “We met with USS today and exchanged proposals,” the USW said in an update to members that work at U.S. Steel facilities. “We're not quite there yet. We've called the Presidents back to Pittsburgh. They'll travel in on Monday.” The return of USW local presidents to the negotiations comes after USW officials several days ago called on U.S. Steel to move on its most recent contract proposal. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. a week ago reached tentative labor contract agreements with its mining group and steel group. The tentative four-year agreements with Cliffs set a standard for the industry, the USW said. On the Iron Range, U.S. Steel owns and operates Minntac Mine in Mountain Iron and Keetac in Keewatin. It's also minority owner in Hibbing Taconite Co. USW Local 1938 represents union miners at Minntac Mine. USW Local 2660 represents union miners at Keetac.

Iron Range, MN · 3h

Mesabi Tribune

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Second Chance home revealed in Chisholm

CHISHOLM—A house located at 214 Second Street Southwest is the first of four former tax-forfeited homes on the Range to be given “a second chance” through a new pilot program. On Tuesday representatives from the partnering entities, along with elected officials from Chisholm and Hibbing, among others, stopped by to get their first look at the newly renovated home along with displays that included before and after photos. Launched in fiscal year 2024, the Second Chance Homes Pilot Program is a partnership among Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR), Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) and St. Louis County to rehabilitate formerly tax-forfeited homes and preserve to help meet a need for housing. Phase 1 includes three other homes, two in Eveleth and one in Aurora that are expected to be completed soon. The approximate $1.2 million investment is Phase 1, according to information provided by the IRRR. The work preserves existing housing, revitalizes neighborhoods and creates homeownership opportunities while helping prevent deterioration that could eventually require demolition. AEOA Executive Director Mark Page said the three bedroom, two bath home in Chisholm took about 12 months to complete. Before and after photos of the project were available for people to view

Chisholm, MN · 3d

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An Abandoned Minnesota Iron Mine Is Now A Stunning Outdoor Park With 38 Miles Of Trails

The water in these old mine pits is hundreds of feet deep, and it shines a startling shade of blue. Right above it, mountain bikers zip along trails carved through red rock and past towering cliff faces. For more than a century, crews dug iron ore out of this ground....

Chisholm, MN · 2d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

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Damiano Center donates mobile shower unit to church on the Iron Range

The Damiano Center has donated their mobile shower unit to Faith United Lutheran Church on the Range, which will map out times and places for it to go in the spring.

Duluth, MN · 2d

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DNR seeks reports of bear dens in three northern Minnesota areas

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people who spend time outdoors this fall to help report bear den locations in the areas of Brainerd, Grand Rapids, and Duluth. The information will help DNR and University of Minnesota Duluth researchers identify additional bears to capture and fit with GPS...

Grand Rapids, MN · 7h

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

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Plan to eliminate railroad crossings at Midway Road discussed at public meeting

Thursday afternoon, St. Louis County hosted a meeting at the Aad Shrine and Event Center about the Midway Road Railroad Crossings Elimination Project.

St Louis County, MN · 1d

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My exclusive Section 7A/7AA prep boys hockey preseason Top 10 team and player rankings

Official Minnesota high school boys hockey practices begin Monday, and if the 2026-27 season delivers anything close to what I'm expecting, northeastern Minnesota hockey fans are in for one extraordinary winter. Hermantown is loaded. Hibbing-Chisholm has the studs to win another Section 7A championship. Grand Rapids has a state tournament...

Hermantown, MN · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

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Outpouring of support for family of Hibbing man

HIBBING—The community is rallying around the family of Nick Groszbach, a 37-year-old husband and father of three, who lost his life in a two-car collision this past week just north of Minong, Wis. Groszbach was traveling home from work. He and the other driver, an 80-year-old man from Minong, both died as a result of the crash that happened just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol as reported on several news outlets. Groszbach is survived by his wife, Pia, and the couple’s three young children, ages, seven, five and one-year-old. News of the tragic loss hit close to home at the Hibbing Parents Nursery School and Daycare, where Pia Groszbach, Nick’s wife is the director. “The sweetest, most loving family is going through an unimaginable loss right now,” Niki Steel, a Board Director at the childcare center wrote on a Go-Fund-Me page she set up to help out the family. “This is just horrible,” said Sara Krauth, a teacher at the nonprofit, parent cooperative that provides childcare to children from 16 months through 11-years-old. Krauth said Pia and Nick moved to the area from Rochester in 2022, and since have been embraced by

Hibbing, MN · 5d

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Check it out at your Babbitt library!

Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. Friday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. – Coloring Contest Ends. Friends of the babbitt Library $1,000 raffle drawing. Tickets can be purchased at the Babbitt Library for $1 each. Drawing will be on Nov. 23 at noon. New...

Babbitt, MN · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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UnitedHealthcare and Humana Medicare Advantage members lose M Health Fairview, White River, Fred Hutch and St. Vincent hospitals in four states on Jan. 1

Four hospital systems in four states have told Medicare Advantage members that they will be out of network on Jan. 1, 2027. M Health Fairview in Minnesota, White River Health in Arkansas and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Washington are leaving UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans. St. Vincent Health in Colorado is leaving Humana’s. The timing […]

Minnesota · 3d

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Central Iowa man canoes from Grand Rapids to Gulf of Mexico with dog Jade

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Grand Rapids, MN · 17h